After 15 years, the New York Yankees clinched the American League pennant and advanced to the World Series. Game 5 of the ALCS against Cleveland Guardians was extended to an extra inning, where Juan Soto slammed a three-run clutch homer before closer Luke Weaver sealed things off.
The wait for the prized championship ring might finally be over for the New York Yankees who strangely failed to qualify for postseason in 2023. However, Juan Soto’s addition, coupled with Aaron Judge’s supportive captaincy, changed the Yanks’ fortunes. And on the glorious day, Judge recalled the all hardships the team went through in the past 12 months.
Aaron Judge Proud Of Yankees Family After ALCS Triumph
Aaron Judge’s long-awaited World Series moment has finally arrived. After the Yankees’ 5-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the 2024 American League Championship Series (ALCS), Judge stood on the field, drenched in champagne, celebrating his first AL pennant. But as sweet as the victory was, the disappointment of falling short of the World Series in 2017 still lingered in his mind. Despite going 3-for-18 in the ALCS and striking out more than usual, Judge has been the emotional backbone of the Yanks, leading the team through both triumphs and challenges. “You win with good people and good players. Adversity builds a family. Those tough times build moments like this,” Judge said in the post-game interview.
Indeed, the New York Yankees’ road to the World Series was far from easy. Though they won the ALCS 4-1, all three games in Cleveland were decided in the final at-bat, a testament to the pressure and grit the team faced. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge, who hit 58 home runs during the regular season, has been a pillar for the Yanks throughout his career. However, in this postseason, it has been the performances of Giancarlo Stanton and Juan Soto that have taken center stage. Stanton’s four home runs earned him the ALCS MVP title, while Soto’s crucial three-run homer in the 10th inning of Game 5 sealed the team’s first trip to the World Series since 2009. Having said that, with four more wins separating the Bombers from their ultimate goal, Judge remains focused. “We didn’t come here for this. We came here for the ultimate prize,” he declared.
Derek Jeter Responds To Yanks World Series Breakthrough
The New York Yankees’ return to the World Series after a 15-year wait has sent ripples of excitement through the baseball world, and none other than Yankees legend Derek Jeter offered a concise yet powerful reaction: “We’re back.” Jeter, who led the franchise to multiple titles during his Hall of Fame career, has been a symbol of postseason success.
His reaction reflects not only the return of the Yankees to the biggest stage in baseball but also the high expectations that come with wearing pinstripes. Notably, the Yanks haven’t won a World Series since 2009, when captain Jeter himself was still patrolling shortstop. Hence, his words carry significant weight as they prepare to chase another title.
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